January 16 Newsletter - St. Scholastica Academy

* JANUARY 16, 2015 *
MISSION STATEMENT
St. Scholastica Academy is a Catholic, all-girls, college-preparatory
high school located in Covington, Louisiana. Founded in 1903, SSA
perpetuates the Benedictine tradition of balancing prayer, work, study,
and community in developing adolescent girls into Christian women
grounded in the Gospel values of the Catholic faith.
CALENDAR
The tentative 2014-2015 School Calendar
is listed on the SSA website. www.SSAcad.
org Please note that dates sometimes
change, so it is best to use the calendar
listed below.
Important January Dates:
17 - 20 - Holocaust Trip
19 - MLK, Jr. Day: NO SCHOOL
19 - 24 - March for Life Trip
20 - Junior Parent Meeting in the Gym
24 - Mother/Daughter at Vintage Court
26 - Recognition Assembly (Blazer Day)*
28 - 8th Grade Retreat/ Blood Drive*
Important February Dates:
2 - SIPS: 9th graders arrive at 8 am; 8th
& 12th graders report to Gym at 9:30
am
7 - Alumnae Mardi Gras Mambo
10 - Feast Day/ 8th Grade Induction/
Mass (Blazer Day)*
13 - Mardi Gras uniform variation
14 - 22 Mardi Gras Holidays
24 - Assembly
27 - Sweetheart Dance 7-10 pm
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
I have been privileged to have been part of the SSA senior retreat
team for the past 25 years, and I just returned from my 26th
senior retreat. It is such an honor to be present with a class of
amazing young women, whom you have watched grow into their
own spirituality. It is a privilege to hear them share the influences
that have made huge impacts in their lives- family, friends, faith,
school...it is humbling.
A retreat can be a defining moment in one’s life experiences. I
believe that this retreat is one of those opportunities. The girls
allowed themselves to be present throughout the retreat, which
allowed faith experiences and their relationship with Jesus and
their classmates to deepen; these are irrevocable bonds from
which they will draw strength in the future. Senior parents: thank
you for allowing them to be Scholastica women. St. Scholastica
family: thank you for keeping the girls, as well as the retreat team,
in your prayers. Everyone appreciated your prayerful support.
There are several “faith in action adventure” opportunities in
this second school term and in the summer. This weekend our
students leave for the Holocaust trip to Washington, DC. The
trip is jam-packed with historical sights and experiences. Another
group is leaving on Monday for the March for Life with the
Important March Dates:
Archdiocese of New Orleans. What a powerful experience to be a
2 - SIPS: 10th graders arrive at 8 am;
part of a 300+ contingent of young people gathered in solidarity
Student Ministers report at 9:30 am
with 100,000+ people all praying for the same thing! Over the
3 - Dove Experience (3:30-5 pm)/
Mardi Gras holidays a group of students will be going to Georgia
Tryout Meeting for Cheer & Dance
teams (5 pm)
on a mission trip to build houses for impoverished people. In July
7 - SPS Cheerleader Tryouts 8 am & SSA some students will be attending Notre Dame Vision - an incredible
Royalettes Tryouts 1 pm
faith journey for high school students from across the nation12 & 13 - Exams
another life-impacting experience. God has provided multiple
14 - SPS Golden Blues Tryouts 8 am &
SSA Cheerleader Tryouts 1 pm
opportunities to meet him face-to-face. We are so fortunate.
17 - Juniors take ACT
Thank you for supporting these programs for the girls.
19 - St. Joseph’s Altar/ Mass (Blazer
Day)*
21 - District Rally & Falaya Fling
25 - 27 - LSU Spring Testing
30 - Recognition Assembly (Blazer Day)*
* Parents are invited on campus during
school hours to attend these events.
In the spirit of St. Scholastica, who could do more because she
loved more...
Mary Kathryn Villere
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016:
Registration packets will be emailed by the end of January.
Registration for returning students is due February 13:
• 9-11th graders - $700 ($400 registration fee, $300 tuition deposit)
• 12th graders - $1050 ($400 registration fee, $300 tuition deposit,
$150 graduation fee, $200 Senior Retreat fee)
Registration for new students starting in August is due March 6:
• 8th graders - $500 ($200 Commitment Fee already paid with
application)
SSA STANDOUTS
Do you know a student or
teacher that has done
something awesome? Have
they won an award or been
recognized in some way?
If so, we want to hear about it!
Please send any news
and/or photos to:
Kblackburn@ssacad.org
* CAMPUS NOTES *
* SCHEDULE FOR JANUARY 20-23: Cycle G (G, H, E, F). All 1’s will go to Math on Tuesday, Jan. 20. All 2’s
will go to Science.
* There will be a JUNIOR PARENT MEETING regarding the college process on January 20 at 6:00pm in the SSA
gym. The meeting will last about 40 minutes.
* YEARBOOK ADS: Don’t forget that senior yearbook ads are due Friday, January 23 by 3:15 pm! Tell your senior
how proud you are! Share your favorite childhood photos, stories and more with a personal message that will be
printed in the yearbook and treasured forever! For more information, please click here.
* FOOD BANKS ARE IN DIRE NEED: For JANUARY “It’s Peanut Butter Jelly Time” as we will be collecting
BREAKFAST ITEMS (Cereal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Oatmeal, Powdered Milk, etc). Class spirit points will be given.
Please write grade level on top of items. Your support will help those who are in need in our community. Items are
to be turned into the Front Office and will be split between both the Covington and Samaritan Center Food Banks.
* MOTHER/DAUGHTER will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Vintage Court. Dress is church attire. The
theme this year is “Pretty in Pink.” Senior tributes will begin at 1:00 pm followed by a tea and fashion show starting at
2:00 pm. Please contact Lindsay Coutrado VanAs ‘95 at 892-2540 ext. 119 or lvanas@ssacad.org to purchase tickets
or for more information. You may also download the ticket order form by clicking here.
* SSA ALUMNAE ASSOCIATION’S MARDI GRAS MAMBO: Don’t forget to come watch the Krewe of
Olympia parade at SSA on Saturday, February 7 from 4-9 pm. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, as
well as parking spots and bathroom wristbands. More information will be in next week’s newsletter!
* FALAYA FLING 2015 is looking for volunteers! Please contact Beth Chascin at 985-778-0824, Lynda Baldwin at
985-502-1626, or Lindsay Coutrado VanAs ‘95 at 985-892-2540 ext. 119 for more information.
We are asking our families to donate, if they can, a $25 gift card of your choice to SSA’s Falaya Fling. These gift cards
will be used in either gift baskets or in the Dove Draw. You may drop off your donation in the Advancement Office
(Grey House). Thanks!
This year we will be having TWO RAFFLES AT THE FLING: one for $2500 cash and one for a MacBook Pro
13”! Please make sure you visit our website (www.SSAcad.org), or stop by the Advancement Office if you would like
to purchase a raffle ticket, as we can not mail them.
Don’t forget to “Like” our SSA Facebook Page!
St. Scholastica Academy Covington, Louisiana
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 SSA IS NOW ON TWITTER!
Please make sure to follow
@SSADoves
Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
* SSA CAFETERIA MENU *
There will be a soup and salad bar offered every day.
Baked potatoes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Please make sure to bring your School ID when you purchase lunch in the cafeteria.
The staff will scan your barcode, which makes the lunch line process go much faster.
Monday, January 19
No School
Tuesday, January 20
Crispy or Soft Pork Taco
Shredded Cheese Cup
Shredded Lettuce & Chopped Tomato
Golden Corn
Chilled Tropical Fruit/Fresh Fruit
King Cake
Milk
-ORCrispy Chicken Smackers with King Cake
Wednesday, January 21
Meatballs in Red Gravy
over Wheat Spaghetti
Seasoned or Italian Green Beans
Chilled Applesauce/Fresh Fruit
Garlic Wheat Roll
Milk
-ORBreaded or Grilled Chicekn Patty Bun
Thursday, January 22
Chicken Noodle Soup
Grilled Cheese
Creamed Spinach
Buttered or Glazed Carrots
Chilled Mixed Fruit/Fresh Fruit
Sesame Wheat Roll
Milk
-ORHam Sandwich or Poboy w/ wo cheese
Friday, January 23
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatos
Caesar Salad
Chilled Mandarin Oranges/Fresh Fruit
Wheat Roll
Brownie
Milk
-ORPizza
* JANUARY COUNSELORS’ CORNER *
Fall Grades Sessions:
Counselors will meet with all students
(individually) who have Ds or Fs going in to
finals
Carol Pool
8th Grade Lifeskills:
Weekly class for students currently taking
film-making or music
2015-16 Scheduling:
ACT Prep Classes:
Every Saturday morning 6 weeks prior to ACT
test (unless specified); 8 - 10 a.m. in the Library
Katherine Taylor
Universities Visiting SSA Campus at
Lunch in the Library:
ULL will be in the front room of the
library during lunch on Jan. 26th
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Junior Parent College Night:
There will be a meeting for all parents of
juniors regarding the college process on
January 20 at 6:00pm in the SSA gym. The
meeting will last about 40 minutes.
Open Houses at Colleges:
Centenary College of Louisiana: 1/31
Register at centenary.edu/visit
Southeastern Louisiana University: 1/31
Register at Southeastern.edu/lionpridepreview
Virginia Military Institute: 2/6-7, 2/20-21
Register at http://admissions.vmi.edu/visit/
SSA College Tour Information:
Colleges Tours are open to all current
9-11th graders. The dates for next year’s
tour are June 22 - 26, 2015. Each year
includes visiting eight different colleges or
universities, and fun things, such as a day at
Six Flags. Students may pick up a College
Tour form on Edline, under the College
Tour link, or from Ms. Capps. You may also
click here to download the form.
Phone (985) 892-2540 Caroline Capps
Toni Pettavino
www.SSAcad.org
* COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS *
* PROJECT PROM: The Junior League of Greater
Covington will be collecting gently used floor length
or cocktail dresses, evening shoes, purses, sashes,
shawls and costume jewelry on January 17 from
9am - Noon at Dogwood Cottage. These items
will then be offered free-of-charge on February 28
from 9am - Noon at Dogwood Cottage. For more
information, please contact Lauren Menier at (504)
427-3663 or Lauren.mire@gmail.com.
* Take a chance on winning $100,000 with the ST.
ANDREW THE APOSTLE MEGA RAFFLE!
Tickets may be reserved at the St. Andrew Parish
website: standrewparish.net. Ticket prices are 1
ticket for $50 or 3 tickets for $100.
* POPE FRANCIS TWEET *
January 10, 2015
“Sunday is the Lord’s Day. Let us
find time to be with him.”
* FRIENDLY REMINDERS *
* MAKE-UP TESTS will take place in the cafeteria
from this point forward.
* IN THE SPIRIT OF ST. SCHOLASTICA *
School Prayer- Loving God, accept our humble
offerings of prayer and work this day. St.
Scholastica, teach us love. Our Lady of Wisdom,
teach us truth.
Amen.
Pray the Rosary - This year we are doing something
different with praying the rosary. All students,
faculty, staff and parents are asked to take 5
minutes out of their week to say a special prayer
on a designated day. Please contact Melanie Arnold
at 504-421-5848 to schedule your day and prayer.
Mary and Muffins -Every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. in the
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel. Students
pray the rosary and enjoy a muffin before school.
Adoration - Every first Friday from 8:00 am – 3:00
pm in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel.
Sign up for your hour by calling Tammy Campo
at 886-3011. Communion Service - Every Friday
at 7:30 am in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help
Chapel.
Chaplet of the Divine Mercy - Every Friday at 3:00
pm in the Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel.
* STUDENTS: If you plan on checking out of school during the day for a doctor’s appointment, etc. you MUST
bring a note to the front office before 8:00 a.m. on the day of check out.
* AFTER-SCHOOL HOURS: Students can stay
on campus - in the library under supervision- until 5 pm! Please make other arrangements for your daughter if you
cannot pick her up by 5 pm.
* HELP DESK NOTES: Students are reminded that iPads should be charged at home every night. Particular
care should be taken when the devices are plugged into the charging cord. Replacement chargers and cords may be
purchased at Best Buy.
* DMV INFO: If you are planning to go the DMV to get your Driver’s Permit, Driver’s License, or a Replacement
License, you will need a school enrollment verification form from Mrs. Heather Klechak. This is a new policy with
DMV, and you can only get this form from school. Please email Mrs. Klechak at hklechak@ssacad.org before going
to the DMV. You must give Mrs. Klechak at least 24 hours notice to receive this form.
Important Note: Students going to take the road test for their driver’s license must now schedule a time with the DMV
as opposed to just showing up and taking a number. Appointments for road tests will be scheduled for the following
time frame: Monday - Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Get to Know the SSA Family!
Rosa Negron has been teaching Spanish at SSA for the past four years.
She is married with three daughters, and five grandchildren (two boys
and three girls). In her spare time, Mrs. Negron likes to read and walk
at the lakefront. Mrs. Negron says “For me, teaching at SSA has been a
satisfying experience and I hope my students enjoy learning Spanish and
the culture of Hispanic countries.”
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
Did You Know that SSA Offers FREE Tutoring Labs During Lunch?
- Math tutoring is held M - F during lunch in Room 93
- Science tutoring is held M - F during lunch in Room 281
- English and Social Studies tutoring is held every Tuesday during lunch in Room 92
* SPORTS *
* Congratulations to Ellen Feringa for winning the 3200 meters this past weekend at the LSU Indoor
Invitational!
* Any senior signing to play a sport at college is asked to notify Coach Charles Richard as soon as possible.
* Varsity & JV Softball tryouts will be January 20 & 21 from 3:45-5:30 pm at the SSA Athletic Complex. 8th
Grade tryouts will be scheduled in February.
* Tennis tryouts will be January 26-28 at 4:00 pm at Pelican Athletic Club (PAC).
* Congratulations to the SSA Basketball team for defeating Franklinton (50 - 33) in their first district game.
SSA Scorers:
Jordan Bass- 4 Points Lizzie Lagarde- 11 Points
Claire Schmitt- 9 Points
Megan Feringa- 10 Points
Victoria Penn- 6 Points
Sam Zelden-10 Points
Current Record:15-2
Upcoming Basketball Games:
Jan. 21: vs Crescent City Baptist; 5:30 pm
Jan. 21: vs Trafton; 6:30 pm 8th Grade
Jan. 23: vs Lakeshore; 5:00 pm JV 6:00 pm V
Jan. 26: at Holy Ghost; 6:30 pm 8th Grade
Jan. 27: vs Pearl River; 5:00 pm JV 6:00 pm V
Jan. 29: at Trafton; 7:30 pm 8th Grade
Jan. 30: at Franklinton; 6:00 pm
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Upcoming Soccer Games:
Jan. 20: vs Covington; 5:30 pm V
Jan. 23: at Ponchatoula; 5:30 pm V
Jan. 26: vs Fontainebleau; 6:00 pm 8th Grade
Jan. 27: vs Fontainebleau; 5:30 pm V
Jan. 30” at Slidell; 5:30 pm V
Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
* SSA STUDENT LIFE *
Congratulations to the SSA Royalettes for being
named UDA 2015 State Champs
for Jazz and Pom!
Coach Lauren Beattie and SSA
junior Jessica Lucio at the LVCA All
State Banquet.
Congratulations to the SPS Golden Blues for
placing 2nd in Pom and 4th in Jazz
at the UDA 2015 State Championships!
SSA students enjoyed Pinkberry
on campus this past Tuesday- to
support Sydney Garraway’s chance
at winning the Swirly Scholarship.
Seniors enjoy their retreat this week
122 S. Massachusetts Street, Covington, LA 70433 Phone (985) 892-2540 www.SSAcad.org
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS FOR MAKING 2nd QUARTER HONOR ROLL:
Alpha Honor Roll:
Sarah Amkieh
Daly Andrus
Alyssa Asaro
Anna Autin
Avery Autin
Katherine Azuara
Aubrie Babin
Jordan Bass
Hannah Battle
Lindsey Berns
Madeleine Berrigan
Mallory Biedenkopf
Ainsley Billson
BrookeBocklud
Stephanie Bodin
Shelby Boling
Eileen Bolton
Olivia Booth
Catherine Boudreaux
Emily Boudreaux
Gabi Bradford
Anna Katherine Breaux
Sara Breaux
Beverly Brown
Molly Brown
Clare Bruns
Olivia Buquoi
Madi Burke
Bailey Camp
Caroline Cantrelle
Catherine Casanova
Anna Champ
Michelle Chatry
Morgan Chiasson
KaitlynCleveland
Emily Cochran
Hannah Cole
Grace Cole
MaddyColes
Alexis Colomb
Murphy Conlin
Mary Margaret Crawford
Kaylyn Cuadrado
Alison Curl
Blaze D'Amico
Hailey Damiens
Diana Darr
Brice Davis
Brooke Deeks
Claire DiCorte
Morgan Doyle
Brooke Doyle
Claire Dubreuil
Mary Duet
Grace Dumdaw
Emily DuRapau
Allie Edwards
Mary Frances Elliott
Saylor Ennis
Savannah Ennis
Emma Estapa
Alli Farr
Elise Farris
Ellen Feringa
Megan Feringa
Jennifer Fiorella
Amanda Foto
Gabie Fouchi
Grace Galeziewski
Marianna Gallaspy
Beta Honor Roll:
Kellie Garraway
Sydney Garraway
Courtney Gasser
Danica Gong
Caroline Grayson
Maddie Grimley
Chloe Grosch
Emily Guillory
Lexie Gutierrez
Grace Guzan
Lauren Hanley
Victoria Harp
Patricia Harris
Nicole Harrison
Megan Haydel
Katie Higgins
Reagan Hightower
Emma Hladky
Sarah Hoerner
Kristen Holmes
Desiree Holton
Scarlett Holton
Anne Honsberger
Lindsay Horridge
Kayla Houte
Elizabeth Hummel
McCall Hundley
Cecilia Hunter
Aubry Hymel
Claire Iennusa
Kyleigh Jackson
Kirsten Jackson
Veronica Jimenez
Hannah Jones
Preslee Jones
Genna Jordan
Ella Jourdan
Bizzy Kalmbach
Alyssa Kelly
Morgan Khashou
Emily Klein
Evelyn Klein
Nicole Kluchin
Emma Knobloch
Georgia Krieger
Allyson Lacoste
Taylor Lambert
Abby Landwehr
Olivia Lapuyade
Mary Larson
Sydney Lavigne
Jacqueline Lavin
Jamie Lemoine
Riley Leyrer
Erika Manfre
Caroline Marks
Grace Mauberret
Celine McDaniel
Molly McHale
Margaret Mena
Meg Mercante
Morgan Miley
Maggie Modeen
Laura Montreuil
Courtlyn Moore
Megan Moser
Mary Kate Murphy
Conner Murphy
Alyssa Navarro
Juliana Navarro
Isabelle Nguyen
Emily Noggerath
Regan Odenwald
Margaret Ohler
Abby Palopoli
Maggie Palopoli
Sophie Palopoli
Lindsey Parkins
Isabelle Pellegrini
Zoe Perrin
Brittany Pierce
Emma Pollet
Lili Poulsen
Madison Power
Payton Ramsey
Hannah Randazzo
MadeleineRawls
Anna Rawls
Shelby Richard
Morgan Ross
Kate Rovira
Hailey Rowbatham
Emily Ruli
Sydni Saltalamacchia
Mallory Sceroler
Jessica Schellang
Amy Scheuermann
Kaitlyn Scheurich
Jolie Schexnaydre
Mia Schexnaydre
Amy Schneida
Lauren Schneida
Lauren Schouest
Annie Schwartz
Allyson Seals
Sidnea Sharp
Renin Shepherd
Ayshe Shepherd
Bess Simoneaux
Taylor Sims
Bailey Sitarz
Lauren Sliman
Whitney Smith
Caitlin Smith
Simone Smith
Caroline Spadafora
Ally Spell
Abby St. John
Juliette St. Romain
Caroline Stafford
Katherine Stolin
Hayley Todaro
Angelle Torres
Kate Trent
Audrey Ulfers
Carolanne VanZandt
Bella Vargas
Sydney Vincens
Kelsey Wales
Meira Wegmann
Allison Weimer
Kate Weldon
Megan Whittemore
Hope Winkler
Megan Wollfarth
Emma Wynne
Julianne Yaeger
Emily Yalcin
Samantha Zelden
Kate Zenor
Maggie Abide
Hailey Amato
Rachel Audibert
Hayley Blaise
Lauren Booth
Madison Boudreaux
Rennan Bourgeois
Natalie Brown
Madeleine Bukaske
Mary Carter
Therese Chifici
Caitlin Cisneros
Lauren Clawson
Caroline de la Houssaye
Mackenzie Donegan
Catherine Dubuc
Allison Dufrechou
Sarah Estapa
Emily Fontana
Ashley Foto
Gabby Giambelluca
Lauren Gonzales
Sophia Gradishar
Olivia Gray
Alex Groeneveld
Grace Grundmann
Zoe Guastella
Mary Margaret Hayden
Liza Hewitt
Annie Jung
Caroline Knepper
Meghan Kreeger
Charlotte Lea
Frankey Leggio
Montana Liggio
StephanieMelancon
Jessica Mitchell
Maddie Morris
CatherineMusso
Hannah Noel
Bailey Patterson
Alyssa Perino
Hailey Prendergast
Olivia Priola
Tanner Rapier
Mary Rapp
Anne Rapp
Hadley Rase
Katherine Riecke
Courtney Robicheaux
Claire Schmitt
Molly Stalter
Rachael Stewart
Kristen Stuckey
Franki Toce
Samantha Vercher
Madeline Wells
Elizabeth Williamson
Sarah Young